LORI NAVARRETE, MFA
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic Culture and Arts Education Specialist with a proven 10 year track record at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Expert in multicultural education and project management, I successfully developed inclusive programs that enhanced student engagement and retention. Adept at fostering team collaboration, I implemented innovative strategies that significantly improved educational outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Culture & Arts Education Specialist
Emma S.Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
Austin , TX
07.2015 - 08.2023
- Developed educational programs focused on Mexican American and Latinx cultural heritage.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance outreach initiatives.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for diverse audiences.
- Researched best practices in multicultural education and curriculum design.
- Defined district needs and goals to outline yearly budget and expenditures.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents, teachers, and other stakeholders.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive educational programs for students with special needs.
- Implemented modern technology to enhance district's curriculum and classrooms.
- Adapted materials as needed to accommodate individual student needs while adhering to established guidelines.
- Researched current trends in special education practices, including evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborated with school administrators, counselors, and other professionals to ensure best practices were being followed.
- Incorporated a variety of teaching methods into lessons to meet diverse learning styles.
- Created instructional materials that reflect cultural significance and relevance.
- Provided guidance to staff on culturally responsive teaching strategies.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback and assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Facilitated small group discussion sessions that encouraged critical thinking skills.
- Spearheaded subcontractor adjustment for testing service saving from original proposal.
- Increased performance with notable rise in student progress reporting.
Program Project Coordinator
Smithsonian Institute
Washington, D.C.
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Program Coordinator for the Mentorship Program.
- Assisted in the preparation of project documentation and reports for review meetings.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff on project management tools and processes.
- Monitored project milestones to ensure adherence to established deadlines and guidelines.
- Provided direction, guidance and support to team members throughout the duration of projects.
- Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.
- Performed regular reviews of project documentation and communicated results with relevant personnel.
- Established and maintained quality performance metrics to meet objectives.
- Collaborated with team members to develop and implement project plans and strategies.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives related to future projects.
- Served as point-of-contact to support order management, testing and reporting.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Theatre Arts
Northwestern University
Evanston, ILBachelor of Arts - Art History And Theatre Arts
St. Edwards University
Austin, TXSkills
- Multicultural education
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Project management specialist
- Teacher training
- Community advocate
- Inclusive classroom expert
- Arts-based curriculum coordination
- Effective communication
- Educational leadership
- Curriculum planning
- Student retention
- Arts-based curriculum design
- Adult learning
- Student engagement
- Early childhood education
- Education policy
- Smart classroom master
Languages
- English, FLUENT
- Spanish, FLUENT
Certifications & Honors
- Certified in Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA)
- Certified in Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS)
- Facilitator at the 2018 American Museum Association Conference (AMA) in Inspiring Latinx Community Engagement through Traveling Exhibition Mentorship
- Facilitator at the Race and Ethnicity Conference in Education & Community Engagement for Diverse populations
- Member of the American Alliance of Theatre & Education (AATE)
Timeline
Program Project Coordinator
Smithsonian Institute
08.2016 - 05.2018
Culture & Arts Education Specialist
Emma S.Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
07.2015 - 08.2023
Master of Fine Arts - Theatre Arts
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - Art History And Theatre Arts
St. Edwards University
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